131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2166 LR 2791(02)
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $330,400 $230,400 $230,400
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $330,400 $230,400 $230,400
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $330,400 in fiscal year 2024-25 to the Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program within the Department of Education established to support postsecondary educational opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.  Of this amount, $100,000 is appropriated on a one-time basis to support the initial start-up costs associated with implementing the grant program and $230,400 is appropriated on an ongoing basis to support competitive grants to institutions of higher education in the State to develop and implement program plans that offer inclusive higher education.